Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Parvathipuram Manyam, 59.6% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Parvathipuram Manyam, which ranks 25 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.4%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 57.8%.